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Salad kits can be the easiest way to enjoy a crunchy lunch on-the-go. We love some of the offerings atTrader Joe’s,Costco,AldiandTarget, so it’s safe to say that we’re salad kit enthusiasts atEatingWell.
OK, with that kind of rave review, I knew I had to try out these new kits. The two salad kit varieties—Crispy Caesar and Southwest—were released just last week, and I was able to get my hands on them. Here’s what I thought about each salad.
Crispy Caesar Salad Kit
The container is perfect for shaking all of your ingredients in, and I found that the amount of salad made for a nice-sized light lunch. The flavor of the dressing and the lightly seasoned croutons brought a savory tang to the subtle sweetness of the lettuce.
The most noteworthy aspect about both of these salads is the perfectly crisp lettuce. It’s so fresh that I definitely understand the hype from Seaver. If you like big pieces of lettuce in your salad, then leave as is. For me, I broke up some of the larger pieces with my hands before adding the rest of the ingredients because I prefer a smaller bite.
Overall, this was a solid Caesar salad, and I would be excited to shake it up again for a future easy lunch.
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Southwest Salad Kit
In this kit, the same Little Leaf Farms lettuce variety was used, this time with toppings like Mexican-style cheese blend, chili-lime tortilla strips, corn and avocado ranch dressing. Prepared the same way, all you have to do is incorporate all the ingredients before mixing or shaking everything together.
As I said before, the star of the salad is the lettuce, but I also liked the crunch of the tortilla strips and corn in each forkful. While the chili-lime flavor wasn’t too noticeable, these two ingredients paired well with the shredded cheese.
However, I am glad I tried the avocado ranch dressing before adding it in the salad. While creamy, the flavor to me was off-putting. I believe it was the spices that were overpowering because it did not taste like ranch dressing or avocado—even to my family’s ranch lovers that gave it a try with me. Luckily, I just used a light ranch dressing that I had on hand for this salad, and it ended up tasting nice.
The salad’s fresh flavors are worth the try, I would just recommend tasting this dressing before adding it to your salad. Who knows: you may like the dressing!
The Bottom Line
If you’re looking for easy, ready-to-eat salad kits, then the new Little Leaf Farms kits are delicious options. I preferred the Crispy Caesar over the Southwest and will definitely be buying the former again and again. The average price of these kits are $5.49 each, and they’re now available at select retailers in the Northeast with more availability across the U.S. expected in 2024. Check where you can buy the kitshere.
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